Mishakaike Pond is a beautiful mirror-like pond located in the mountains at an altitude of 1,500m.
Reality and fantasy mix together in front of the beauty of Mishaka Pond, and you will lose yourself.
However, originally it was just a pond that stood quietly and unnoticed.
However, since it was also depicted in Japanese paintings, it became a place visited by many tourists.
This time, we will introduce in detail about Mishaka Pond, a beautiful pond with lush greenery that looks like a mirror of water.
About the beautiful mirror-like pond “Mishaka Pond”‼︎Here we will introduce you to Mishaka Pond in detail.
Mishaka Pond is an agricultural pond located in the eastern part of Nagano Prefecture.
However, it is not a natural pond, but an artificial pond.
Mishaka Pond is located in Yatsugatake Chushin Kogen Quasi-National Park.
Due to its beauty, it has been selected as one of the 100 best reservoirs by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Gentle fresh greenery in spring, strong dark green in summer, larch trees turning yellow in autumn, and a world of silver in winter.
In winter, the water surface may be frozen, so you may not be able to see the reflection of light.
However, in the winter at Mishaka Pond, you can see the pure white snowy landscape that will refresh your soul despite the sadness.
▲In the summer, the strong sunlight makes the lush greenery of the trees look great. If the wind is not blowing, you can enjoy the beautiful mirrored scenery! !
▲This area is an area with heavy snowfall, so in winter it becomes a spectacular view of a silver world. In the middle of winter, the water in the pond freezes, so you can’t see the mirrored scenery.
▲As you can see, access can be more difficult in winter than at other times of the year, so be sure to check road conditions.
What made it such a popular spot?
There are two main reasons why Mishaka Pond has become a tourist spot.
The first reason is that it was the motif of “Green Echo”, a painting by Japanese painter Kaii Higashiyama in 1972.
The blue color used here came to be called “Higashiyama Blue.”
“Higashiyama Blue” has since continued to captivate the hearts of people all over the world.
The two reasons are Sharp’s Aquos TV commercials that aired around 2006.
For these two reasons, Mishaka Pond, which was originally just an agricultural pond, started to attract a lot of attention.
After that, tourists gradually began to visit as a tourist spot, and many foreigners also started visiting.
History of the creation of Mishaka Pond.
The history of Mishaka Pond dates back to the Edo period.
The current location of Mishaka Pond is at a high altitude of over 1,500m.
During the Edo period, local farmers built irrigation canals in the Yokoyama Valley to secure water for agricultural use.
However, the altitude was too high and the water was cold, making it difficult to grow vegetables.
As a countermeasure, Mishaka Pond was built in 1930 as an agricultural pond to store and heat water to increase vegetable yields.
Geography and depth of Mishaka Pond.
The area is approximately 0.1ha and the depth is approximately 7m.
If we compare an area of 0.1 ha to tatami mats, it would be about 600 tatami mats.
The depth is approximately 7m, which is about the width of a soccer goal.
Access information to Mishaka Pond.
The address of Mishaka Pond is Chino City, Nagano Prefecture.
❶Access by car.
Access to Mishaka Pond by car is approximately 18 km from Suwa IC, and takes approximately 30 minutes.
However, in winter, the road surface may be frozen.
If you are coming by car in winter, we recommend that you be careful of the slippery roads.
❷Access by public transportation.
To access by public transportation, get off at JR Chino Station ⇒ (Okutateshina Shibu-no-Yu Line: 45 minutes) and get off at Meiji Onsen Iriguchi bus stop.
Etiquette for viewing Mishaka Pond.
Currently, a no-trespassing fence has been erected around Mishaka Pond.
At first, there was no tourist fence that prohibited entry, but as the area became famous as a tourist spot, they were installed for the safety of tourists.
When viewing Mishaka Pond, please be sure to view it from behind the no-trespassing fence.
It is extremely dangerous to go inside the fence.
Summary
This time, we introduced Mishaka Pond, a beautiful pond that looks like a mirror of water and echoes with greenery.
Mishaka Pond became known to many people after it was featured in the painting “Green Sounds” and was featured in a TV commercial.
At first, it was a place where few people came, but now it has become a tourist spot that attracts many tourists from Japan and abroad.
Mishaka Pond is a spot where you can immerse yourself in a fantastical atmosphere.
When you visit Nagano, we highly recommend that you stop by Mishaka Pond.
The view of Mishaka Pond is a fantastic sight.
The water surface is beautiful and transparent, like a mirror.
The surrounding trees and mountains are reflected upside down on the crystal clear water surface.
You can see a fantastic sight as if you have entered the world of “Green Sound”.
The best times to see Mishaka Pond are early morning and late evening.
You can also see beautiful reflections on days when there is no wind.
Recommended spots nearby‼︎
▲“Sasahara no Tameike” This is also a beautiful pond, but it is surrounded by a fence so you cannot get close to it. However, this is also a beautiful reservoir.
▲”Otome Falls” is a spectacular waterfall with a height of 30 meters. Water spray falls in the form of a mist and you can feel the negative ions.
▲Mishaka Pond
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